Mukhtar Ansari was elected as an MLA in UP on 5 events.
Ghazipur, UP:
The funeral of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari will happen amid heightened safety in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur at present. Following the completion of the postmortem examination at Rani Durgavati Medical College in Banda district, Mr Ansari’s physique was delivered to his hometown Ghazipur, overlaying a 400-kilometre route.
A convoy of 26 automobiles, together with 24 police automobiles alongside the ambulance carrying Mr Ansari’s physique, made its approach via districts like Prayagraj, Bhadohi, Kaushambi, and Varanasi, earlier than reaching Ghazipur, the place Mr Ansari’s legacy is each feared and revered.Â
Mr Ansari’s sons Umar Ansari and Abbas Ansari, and the latter’s spouse, accompanied by two cousins, had been current contained in the ambulance through the journey. The UP authorities deliberate the route in anticipation of safety considerations, given Mr Ansari’s infamous previous and the delicate nature of the scenario.
The Ansaris have designated the household graveyard in Mohammadabad’s Kali Bagh as the ultimate resting place for the previous chief. Heavy safety has been deployed in Ghazipur and surrounding areas in anticipation of the funeral.
Family’s AllegationsÂ
Despite the safety preparations, controversy looms over Mr Ansari’s demise. His household has alleged that he was subjected to “slow poisoning” throughout his incarceration. However, in line with information company PTI, a postmortem examination confirmed that Ansari, 68, died of a coronary heart assault, performed by a panel of 5 docs at Rani Durgavati Medical College.
His household claims they weren’t knowledgeable instantly about his demise and discovered about it via the media.Â
Mr Ansari’s life was marred by controversies and authorized battles. In April 2023, he was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in jail for the homicide of BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai. Earlier this month, he acquired a life sentence for his involvement in acquiring an arms license utilizing cast paperwork.
Criminal Record
His first encounter with legislation enforcement befell when he was simply 15 years outdated. From thereon, his legal report burgeoned, with a staggering 65 circumstances lodged towards him, starting from homicide to extortion.
However, Mr Ansari’s notoriety didn’t deter his foray into politics. He was elected as an MLA in UP on 5 events, representing totally different political events.
Despite his legal graph escalating through the years, Mr Ansari continued to wield political affect, even founding his personal occasion, Qaumi Ekta Dal (QED), and securing electoral victories. However, his legal pursuits ultimately caught up with him, with quite a few convictions and ongoing trials in varied courts.